F-16C Falcon (Tamiya 1/48)

It has been a long time since my last post , but life is sometimes just too hectic to build models. But I've managed to finish this one off in under 7 months. Tamiya F-16C block 25/32 kit, with some extras: Aires F-16C/D wheel bays (4439), F-16C  cockpit set (4364) and exhaust nozzle. Wheels are resin ones from Wheeliant, missiles, bombs and airbrakes  are from Brassin. HGW RBF tags were used to finish the armament. Model was painted with MRP paints, weathered with Ammo products. Base is from Uschi and the APU unit is from Hasegawa.

Markings are from Elite decals, representing F-16 named "Death Dealer" from 17th TFS/363rd operating in Desert Storm in 1991

US Carrier deck fire engine

Something different than aircraft this time. US Carrier deck fire engine from Skunkmodels workshop in 1/48 scale (48007). I even added some photo etched parts from Brengun (BRL48016) as it really elevates the kit's details. The kit itself looks like a short-run product, so don't expect to build it without any sort of cleanup, putty and sanding. I think this little fire engine is fantastic addition to any aircraf deck diorama displaying a modern USN aircraft. Enjoy the photos!

Assembly done, ready for first coat of primer.

Basic painting.

Decals.

  

Washes using Ammo products.

Chips and scuffs were made by using acrylics, fine brush and also some scuffed sponge.

Some dirt and grime was added at the end, 

 

Completed build.

And finally on the deck. 

F-14A (Tamiya 1/48)

I finally managed to publish something again on my blog. This time it's in my opinion one of the best kits ever produced. Tamiya F-14A (kit no. 61114). I used quite a lot of the aftermarket items (see picture below), and some scratchbuilding was done, especially in the wheelbay areas. Resin and photoetched upgrades from Eduard (Brassin), fantastic HGW wet transfers and Furball decals were used for this build. Model was painted with MRP paints and weathered with Ammo weathering products. Markings portray an airplane from VF-143, based on USS America in 1976.

Me BF-109G-6 (Eduard 1/48)

My latest build, this time Eduard's Bf-109G, flown by uufz. Georg Amon, 7./JG 53, Torazzo airfield Sicily, 1943. Probably one of the best kits ever produced, level of detail is just incredible as is the fit - no filler needed anywhere. Some details in the cockpit were scratchbuilt, the only aftermarket items are Brassin wheels and exhausts. Markings are mostly painted with airbrush using masks, stencils are HGW affair. Model was painted with MRP paints and weathered with Ammo products.

A-7E Corsair with small base

This is Revell repack of ancient Hasegawa kit, with some extras thrown in for a good measure. I've used Aires wheelbays, cockpit and electronic bays, bomb ordnance came from Brassin, Decals are from Aeromaster.  And since the fit was really poor, I have to mention Tamiya poliester putty. I've decided to make small deck base for it, which was made from scratch using Evergreen styrene sheets and profiles. Life rafts are home made 3D printed. Tie downs are from Infiny models, wheel chocks are from Wheeliant. Figures came from Aerobonus and Reedoak. Painted with Mr.Paints, weathered with great Ammo washes. 

Su-27 Flanker

Academy oldie goldie in 1/48 scale. With tons of extras, I don't think I'll ever use so much in one kit. I used: Aires cockpit, exhaust nozzles, wheel bays, Brassin wheels and armament, Quickboost nose cone, antennas, Master pitot tube and static dischargers. and some Eduard photo etched parts. Kit has lots of fit issues, sagged wings, tons of putty needed. But at the end, it looks rather nice. Base is from NOY'S miniatures, with Aerobonus figure. Painted mostly with MRP Paints.

Me-262 A-1A Schwalbe (Tamiya 1/48)

In my opinion one of the top 5 scale models to be build. The quality of the kit is just fantastic, but that didn't stop me not to use full Aires detail set (#4222). Aeromaster decals were used to depict me-262 of Jg.7 at Prague Ruzyne airfield in 1945. This model won Gold in Master category at Moson model competition in 2014.